HomeMy WebLinkAboutF. REICH COMPANY - REPAIR LANDFILL LEACHATE COLLECTION SYSTEM
CITY OF PORT ARTHUR, TEXAS
MAYOR and CITY COUNCIL COMMUNICATION
DATE REFERENCE . SUBJECT: Repairs to Landfill leachate collection PAGE
' NUMBER system
2/18/09 IKELF 121- " 1
2300-901.59-00
RECOMMENDATION
We recommend that the City Council authorize repairs in the amount of $114,873 by Reich Company of
Humble, Texas. for repairs to the Landfill's leachate collection system. The full amount will be chazged to
IKELF 121-2300-901.59-00 with anticipation of reimbwsement from insurance and FEMA.
The City Landfill uses a leachate collection system to control the amount of leachate that remains under
the gazbage and on top of the liner. ,This type of system is required by state and federal laws.. ~ '
Hurricane Ike caused major damage to the Landfill leachate collection system. Storm surge damaged
the control panels, tank piping, and pumps. After power was restored to this equipment in January, a thourough
evaluation was completed to determine the extent of the •damage. The landfill uses a system manufactured by
EPG Systems and parts are proprietary. The Reich Company of Humble, Texas is.the only known certified'
dealer of EPG equipment in this azea. ,
BUDGETARY/FISCAL EFFECT
The total cost of repairs and replacement equipment is $114,873. The City is anticipating a settlement
from the insurance and the remainder will be requested from FEMA.
EMPLOYEE/STAFF EFFECT
None
SUMMARY
We recommend that the City Council authorize'repairs in the amount of $ 114,873 by Reich Company of
Humble,. Texas for repairs to the Landfill's leachate collection system. The full amount will be charged to
IKELF,12~~1-2300-901.59-00 with anticipation of reimbursement fro insurance and FEMA.
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Ross E. Blacl setter, P.E. Rebecca Underhill
Director of Public Works w Assistant City Manager/Administration
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Shawna Tubbs ,
Purchasing Manager